Locusts: “A swarm of just more than a third of a square mile can eat the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people” The UN has warned that the devastation at the beginning of the year that occurred in more than 20 counties in Kenya – where over 70,000 hectares of vegetation…
WildClass is an initiative of the Laikipia Forum and the Laikipia Association of Conservation Educators (LACE). A consortium of conservation educators in the Laikipia Landscape wants Kenyans to know of the great resources we have here for both on-line/virtual and field trip conservation education. Our LACE members include the Mpala Research Center/MpalaLive! The Mount…
Agriculture contributes significantly to Laikipia’s economy. It is also the largest employer, with smallholder farmers making up almost two-thirds of our agricultural sector. They also play an important role in aspects of sustainable development. This includes being a bulwark against hunger and poverty in rural areas. Yet the majority still struggle to access affordable financial…